Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU/SDS

Quinte Health; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinte Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support post‑anaesthesia or critical care patients within our hospitals. The role requires current Ontario RN registration, BCLS/CPR certification, and a recognized Critical Care course.

A minimum of two years’ recent critical care experience is expected, with the ability to manage a physically demanding workload. You will contribute to perioperative patient care, education for families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in BCLS or CPR, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course.
• Critical Care course completed.
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as an RN supporting post anaesthesia or critical care patients within the past 3 years.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and manages follow up care in the perioperative environment.
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, critical care skills and judgement in assessing health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care for paediatric, adolescent and adult clients.
• Provides health education and procedural teaching for clients and their families.
• Responsible for supervision and guidance of other members of the health care team who contribute to the provision of patient care.
• Maintains nursing records and meets documentation requirements in a computerized environment.
• Participates in CI, continuing education and risk management programs to ensure a high level of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

BCLS/CPR certification

Critical Care knowledge

Education

RN registration/licensure

Job description

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in BCLS or CPR, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course. You will be asked to provide a copy of your valid certificate at the time of hire/transfer.
• Critical Care course completed.
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as an RN supporting post anaesthesia or critical care patients within the past 3 years.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis PDA available to review)

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in BCLS or CPR, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course. You will be asked to provide a copy of your valid certificate at the time of hire/transfer.
• Critical Care course completed.
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as an RN supporting post anaesthesia or critical care patients within the past 3 years.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis PDA available to review)

Duties

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and manages follow up care in the perioperative environment.
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, critical care skills and judgement in assessing health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care for paediatric, adolescent and adult clients.
• Provides health education and procedural teaching for clients and their families.
• Responsible for supervision and guidance of other members of the health care team who contribute to the provision of patient care.
• Maintains nursing records and meets documentation requirements in a computerized environment.
• Participates in CI, continuing education and risk management programs to ensure a high level of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Required Occasional – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds

Mobility

• Required Constantly – standing
• Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping
• Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely – balancing, climbing

Dexterity

• Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• Required Rarely – foot action

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or